New York State Children's Medicaid System Transformation

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Attention Name,

As part of the New York State Department of Health’s (DOH) approved Spending Plan for Implementation of Section 9817 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA Spending Plan), DOH is pleased to announce opportunities for designated Medicaid providers offering Children’s Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Children and Family Treatment Supports and Services (CFTSS), and licensed Article 29-I Health Facilities to receive funding to expand Medicaid member access to services under Section 9817 of the American Rescue Act of 2021 (ARP) (Pub.L.117-2).

Providers delivering HCBS, CFTSS, or 29-I services between April 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, are eligible to receive a one-time payment totaling a minimum of $75,000 for Workforce and/or Infrastructure investments. Funds will be distributed as lump sum payments to providers by Medicaid Managed Care Plans (MMCP) and via state directed funding pursuant to 42 CFR §438.6(c).

You are receiving this email with an attached Attestation detailing your organization’s award amount. Please review, sign, and return by November 30, 2022.

Sincerely,

New York State Department of Health